In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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Senate vote: S.Con.Res. 28 // November 21, 2013

S. Con. Res. 28

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

51 votes, representing 133,760,211 people55.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

42 votes, representing 81,150,536 people33.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5155.3%
NayLost4233.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.2%